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CVB Programs and Grants

The Convention & Visitor’s Bureau offers several programs to assist local organizations with funding for events.

Below is a brief description of each program. Please click on each program’s individual page to submit a form online or download the form following each description and mail the completed information to our office.

Co Op Advertising Program

Designed to enhance marketing efforts with award amounts up to $3,000 in 50% matching funds.

Activities with local focus: may be approved for up $1,000 in 50% matching funds, i.e., at least $2,000 must be spent to receive $1,000.

Activities with a regional larger focus: (Approximately 1/3 of attendees from outside Hancock County) May be approved for up to $3,000 in 50% matching funds, i.e. at least $6,000 must be spent to receive $3,000.

You may apply for one Co Op Advertising or one Community Connect Grant per event.

Community Connect Program

Designed for small events with award amounts up to $500.

This simplified program is designed to support marketing and advertising for events and programs with smaller budgets. Unlike other programs, it does not require matching funds. Special consideration will be given to events taking place outside of the City of Findlay.

You may apply for one Co Op Advertising or one Community Connect Grant per event.

Tourism Growth Program

Designed to aid the successful growth of established signature events, with awards of up to 50% of the total event budget at a maximum of $5,000. Application is for events taking place March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019.

Tourism Development Program

Designed to aid in the successful establishment of events in their first and second years, with awards of up to 50% of the total event budget at a maximum of $8,000. Application is for events taking place March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019.